shays

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n. Plural form of shay.

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Horsemen were mounting, horsemen were dismounting, one-horse "shays" and two-horse chaises were discharging their burdens, grooms were buckling on their masters 'spurs, and others were pulling off their overalls.

The local Zapotec people have made room for a third category, which they call “muxes” pronounced MOO-shays — men who consider themselves women and live in a socially sanctioned netherworld between the two genders.

HENRY: Right, and a very heavy charge there from Republican Congressman Chris shays, basically suggesting that, as you know, CNN first reported last week that Michael Brown is still on the federal payroll, even though he resigned, Chris Shays suggesting there that Michael Brown is toeing the line now and shifting the blame to local and state officials because he's still on the federal payroll, a heavy charge there.